March 27 to 29: Expo-sciences at Concordia
Young hopefuls and finalists in the 2011 edition of Expo-sciences, presented by Hydro-Québec, are setting up at Concordia University’s Sir George Williams Campus this weekend. Some 300 students from high schools and CEGEPS across Montreal, the South Shore, Laval, the Lower Laurentians and Lanaudière regions will present their unique projects to judges.
With more than 40 private and public schools participating, this constitutes the largest regional science fair in Quebec. Subjects to be tackled include solar phones, wind-power, colours of snow, e-coli bacteria, robotic security and an evaluation of acne treatments.
- When: From 3 p.m., Sunday, March 27 until 4p.m., Tuesday, March 29.
- Where: Ground floor Atrium, Engineering and Computer Science and Visual Arts Complex (EV Building), 1515 Ste. Catherine St. W., (corner Guy St.).
- What: A full Expo-sciences program can be consulted on NOW news and events.
Inspired alumnus to deliver keynote
Concordia alumnus Ben Mattes (B.Comp.Sc.'00) will be the keynote speaker at the official Expo-sciences opening. Mattes is a producer at videogame giant, Ubisoft, where he had a hand in creating the bestselling Prince of Persia game. Mattes has fond memories of his computer-based high school science fair projects, which he says determined his future course of study:
- When: 1:30 p.m., Sunday, March 27. By invitation only.
- Where: D.B. Clarke Auditiorium, Henry F.Hall Building, 1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.
- Related link: From glee kid to computer whiz — NOW, March 21, 2011
Student bursaries and prizes
Concordia will be awarding a number of bursaries and cash prizes at the Expo-sciences closing ceremony:
- When: 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 29.
- Where: Room H-110, Henry F. Hall Building, 1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.
Expo-sciences media contact:
Miriam Posner, Technical Supervisor
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Concordia University and Chief Judge Expo-Sciences
Cell phone: 514-402-8617
Email: miriam.posner@concordia.ca.